Program Overview:
Access to safe, affordable, stable housing is vital to improving the quality of life for Oregon's families and communities. Community-based non-profit housing developers, local housing authorities, and Native nation (tribal) housing entities are uniquely positioned within their communities to support placemaking and provide culturally specific and responsive housing and resident services. Oregon Housing and Community Services recognize the important role these values and mission-driven housing development, preservation, and management organizations play in the long-term health and success of their communities. The GHAP General Capacity Building Grant was created to support the growth and development of these organizations towards meeting their affordable rental housing development and operational priorities.
The GHAP Capacity Building offerings are guided by four strategic priorities:
- Build Knowledge and Collective Power for Housing Organizations
- Build Capacity for Organization Self-Determination
- Build Long-Term Stability
- Build Leadership Capacity
The GHAP General Capacity Building Grant helps organizations that currently (or have taken documented steps to) develop, preserve, or manage affordable rental housing by providing funds for a variety of capacity-building activities. Grant offerings are typically up to $50,000 per year and should support the organization in advancing its mission related to providing safe, healthy, and stable affordable housing. OHCS is currently working on a variety of grant offerings to build capacity at three key levels: individual, organization, system/industry.
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Current Offerings:
Coming Soon!